New DTI chief to focus on digitalization of biz and trade sectors, MSME funding, franchising and mentoring

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New DTI chief to focus on digitalization of biz and trade sectors, MSME funding, franchising and mentoring
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00:00President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has mandated Department of Trade and Industry or DTI Acting
00:05Secretary Christina Roque to lead the digitalization of the business and trade sectors.
00:11During the Malacanang Insider Program, Secretary Roque revealed the President's focus
00:16on digital transformation as key for marketing products and services,
00:21noting the rise in online sellers during the pandemic.
00:25President Marcos Jr. also wants entrepreneurs, especially the micro,
00:30small and medium enterprises or MSMEs, to diversify their offerings,
00:34improve access to funding, and explore franchising opportunities.
00:55I'm going to check on them one by one. I mean, I have a group now. I set up a team.
01:02So that's what we'll do on a daily basis. And then we'll forward it to the different departments.
01:07Department of Trade and Industry is all out to serve the people and to serve our countrymen.
01:14So please take advantage of this department and we will do our best to be able to help you as best as we can.

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